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Newcastle United have not included Alexander Isak in their side for the Premier League clash with Aston Villa at Villa Park.
Aston Villa did very well last year, we know how difficult this is to go out and play but we're looking forward to it, feeling in good spirits."
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This has now been confirmed with Premier League team news released this Saturday lunchtime.
Newcastle's first line-up of the new season features the attacking trio of Harvey Barnes, Anthony Elanga and Anthony Gordon.
His absence is therefore expected to be a big miss for the Magpies.
They face Aston Villa at Villa Park to begin the 2025/26 campaign then up next is their first home fixture against Arne Slot's Reds on Monday, August 25.
Despite the ongoing turmoil over Isak's future, his manager has freshly admitted that there may be a way for the striker to rejoin his squad in future.
"Yes, I believe there is [a way back]," Howe told The Chronicle.
He's a highly intelligent person and he knows he wouldn't have the success here without everybody connected with Newcastle.
"This is a different moment for him and us and we're working through that together."
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